Senior Accountant
Location: US, NY, Commack
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Finance

Company profile:
KatalystFP is a Specialty Finance and Servicing Company that finances small to medium sized companies.  KatalystFP offers a broad spectrum financing programs that can help small to medium sized business.  KatalystFP develops out of the box solutions to businesses that have a hard time finding financing.  These business are not businesses that are in trouble but may not fit a traditional lenders "box". We take the time to learn, underwrite and understand these businesses to get them the financing they need to grow their business.  We do the hard work that others won't.Due to our unique place in the financing world, we are experiencing growth that requires new team members with a broad set of skills.  We are a small but efficient team and are looking for the next member to join our family.  KatalystFP is  a fast paced, dynamic work environment and needs a team member that can adapt and evolve as we evolve.

Job description:
At present, we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant at our Commack, NY office.  KatalystFP is a Specialty Finance and Servicing Company with a fast past, ever changing environment and as such we are looking for a team member that can adapt, change, recommend and be involved in our growth.  Team member must be willing to learn and take on hard tasks and help the CFO with complex projects.Candidate must have a strong understanding of math and have superior reconciliation and analytical skills. Computers knowledge is a must. Basic programs such as excel and it higher level functions is a must and an understanding of how databases work is a plus but not required.Responsible for the daily reconciliation and posting from our custom collections and payment system and all associated journal entries.Management and reconciliation of daily and complex cash transactions and journal entries.Managing A/P and payroll.Performing all month end reconciliations and ensuring that the financials are accurate and complete.Supports internal and external customers regarding the complex internal collection and payment system and providing any needed reports.Identify process problems and proposes improvements or course of action.Research technical accounting issues and be able to work with management on solutions.Special Project assignments - Support and or participate on special projects.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance requiredMinimum of 4 years related experience (accounting or finance related)Strong Math skills and familiarity of accounting principles and GL systemsStrong analytical skills, detail-oriented, abstract reasoning skills and ability to multi-taskProficient computer skills; experience with databases and pivot tables a plusAbility to focus on multiple tasks, meet all deadlines while working efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Excellent time management skills, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.Ability to self-motivate and self-prioritize with minimal supervision.

Benefits:
Flexible work hours - some daily tasks are required to be completed at certain times daily.Telecommuting - company is designed with the remote worker in mind and as such flexible schedule can be created with the ability to telecommute.Small but dynamic office with the potential to be involved in many aspects of the business.  Ability for growth and learning is always the case.  If you can handle it, we will let you do it.Fast paced and growing company with many opportunities.